First Impressions
2022 Norco Range C1 VLT eMTB
The new Range VLT gives E-riders a brawling beast on the downs with plenty of free power for the ups.
First Impressions
2022 Norco Sight VLT eMTB
With Norco's new system you no longer buy bike and battery together - choose your bike and then choose from three swappable battery sizes...
PRESS RELEASE
Three New E-Bikes From Norco
A trio of batteries and riding platforms rounds out the Norco E-range for 2022 and beyond...
FIRST LOOK & RIDE IMPRESSIONS
Blowing Minds: Santa Cruz Blur
This purpose-built XC race bike is turning out to be a lot more versatile and fun than we've been led to believe.
VIDEO
The OneUp Self-Riding Mountain Bike
No Rider. No Problem.
Ridden and Reviewed
Fox's New Float X Rear Shock
A replacement for the DPX2 is big news, how does it perform on trail?
PRESS RELEASE
Legends Never Die - Introducing the New Manitou Dorado
The longest-standing inverted downhill-specific fork is back with a 37mm chassis, new guts, and three trims.
Obsessed With Mountain Biking
The NSMB Podcast: Chris Porter – Big Mouth Strikes Again
Are eMTB's a finished product? Thoughts on the shortcomings of MTB tires, high-pivot bikes, linkage forks and more…
Launch & Mini Review
Bontrager RSL Trail Handlebar-Stem
Bontrager enters the one-piece stem & handlebar combo party.
Burgtec Josh Bryceland Ride High Handlebar (+ other bits)
Putting Ratboy's signature bar to good use (as well as a few other Burgtec control bits)
Mixing Metals
Garage Built: Tom Moffatt's Custom Made Bikes
A mix of metals meets a mix of wheels with these custom-designed bikes from Whistler.
EDITORIAL | A Spring Service Story
5 Gifts For Your Bicycle Mechanic That Aren't Beer
You don't need to butter up your mechanic, but if you wanted to show your appreciation for someone that went that extra mile, here are a few ideas.
Race Results
Final Results – Les Gets World Cup DH 2021
Challenging conditions and increasing rain throughout the race make for a wild day in Les Gets…
Home Mechanic Disasters
The FrankenCamber: A COVID-Era Bike Build
Bodging together a bike that would fit his son, with a used XC frame and parts hoarded over many years - almost put Cam McRae over the edge...
Race Results
Qualifying Results – Les Gets World Cup DH 2021
The Les Gets track looks unreal but who managed to piece together a strong run when it mattered?
PISTONS & PIVOTS
Pistons & Pivots - Pete's Dodge Dakota V8 Magnum
Blue thunder keeps rolling
EDITORIAL
Corsair Was High Pivot AND Pedaling, In 2007
The Corsair Maelstrom was, from design to execution, an excellent example of a high pivot w/idler mountain bike meant to be pedalled - but where is the credit?
VIDEO
Forged: Behind the new Norco Range
Take a peek behind the curtain at what it took to create the Norco Range...
Tool REVIEW
Two Tools and a Floor Pump from Pro*
Two very handy tools that will save you time and a solid pump with an easy to read and accurate gauge...
VIDEO
Let it Run - The Forbidden Dreadnought Gets Wild in Nelson
Late last fall, after wrapping up their opening video a little earlier than anticipated, the Forbidden team decided against going home early and instead, headed back into the mountains for more...
Head to Head Review
Canyon Spectral 29 CF8 vs. Ibis Ripmo AF SLX
The "shootout" some of you have been waiting for...
Editorial
Mixed-Wheel Puzzling – It's About More Than Clearance
Mixed-wheel musings from a year of experimenting…
LONG TERM REVIEW
Trek Rail 9.8 XT
Trek's Rail e-bike platform is smooth, powerful, and successfully walks the line between trail bike and something bigger.
News Week of June 23rd
Crankworx Returns to BC, Fresh Packs and On-Bike Storage, and a Wild Paint Job from Ibis
Balance out the impact of your cycling garments, more new wheels from Reserve, and the Jekyll has returned...